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Maine farmers hope that breeding a better potato can help the industry deal with a warming climate
Potatoes are Maine's most lucrative crop, with a harvest valued at more than $200 million last year. -
As farmers split from the GOP on climate change, they're getting billions to fight it
If you ask Iowa farmer Robb Ewoldt about the federal dollars he's received over the last few years to help make his land more sustainable, it's clear he's… -
New program pays small landowners to let their trees grow old and make their forests more resilient to climate change
Nature Conservancy and the American Forest Foundation worked with scientists and foresters to develop practices. -
Humans must limit warming to avoid climate tipping points, new study finds
The Earth has already warmed more than 1 degree Celsius (nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit) since the late 1800s. -
How will two new climate laws impact Massachusetts?
It's a good start, said Brad Campbell, president of the Conservation Law Foundation. -
Colorado River cuts expected for Arizona, Nevada and Mexico
SALT LAKE CITY — The federal government on Tuesday is expected to announce water cuts to states that rely on the Colorado River as drought and climate… -
11 more tips on how to stay cool without an A/C, recommended by NPR's readers
How do you stay cool without an air conditioner? We asked NPR readers from hot countries (including the U.S.!) to share their tips on how to cope with the… -
How to protect the people you care about from extreme heat
All summer in Tokyo, Ms. Tsutsumi, a gray-ponytailed 73-year-old, has worried about getting sick from the heat."The other day it was so hot," she recalls,… -
Record flooding in Kentucky and Appalachia kills more victims as searches continue
At least 16 people are dead and many are unaccounted for after heavy rains caused major flooding in parts of Eastern Kentucky and surrounding Appalachian… -
Biden announces modest climate actions at former coal plant in Massachusetts
The president did not issue a national emergency declaration to address the climate crisis.
